Civil/Structural Engineering Student - Projects

Canadian NaturalCalgary, AB
Onsite

About The Position

As a Civil/Structural Engineering Student within Canadian Natural's Oil Sands Projects team, you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge of engineering principles and gain valuable hands-on experience by solving engineering and design problems for their world-class mining operations. You will be working in their Oil Sands Projects group in one of the following areas: Bitumen Production, Primary Upgrading, Secondary Upgrading, Support Units, Utilities and Off-Sites, Froth Treatment or Tailings. This role offers meaningful, diverse, and ambitious assignments working alongside industry-leading professionals, applying academic experience to challenging and rewarding projects.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering
  • Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or equivalent out of province license with a reasonably clean driver’s abstract
  • All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous engineering experience
  • Microsoft applications
  • CAD
  • Structural analysis tools (e.g. S-Frame)
  • Proficiency with technical communication

Responsibilities

  • Work with professional Structural or Civil Engineers and apply engineering principles in the design and construction of oil sands facilities
  • Utilize hands-on Civil or Structural aptitude and experience to solve daily problems to increase and maintain the quality of design development
  • Gain insight into how the oil and gas industry operates
  • Complete design calculations and drawings
  • Create and analyze structural finite element models
  • Support and follow documentation quality control processes through discipline reviews and SQUAD checks
  • Assist with and support work planning and project goals
  • Assist in reviewing and checking designs by engineering contractors

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid time off during Christmas week
  • Summer Fridays in July and August (Calgary)
  • Quality camp facilities with multiple amenities available
  • Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
  • Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
  • Students may be eligible for relocation assistance pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Student Relocation Policy
  • Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee
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